Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner - Barn Conversions & Rural Development
Location: Stamford (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + bonus + benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are working with a well-established planning consultancy based in Stamford, known for its expertise in rural planning and agricultural-to-residential conversions. The team specialises in unlocking the potential of agricultural land and buildings-particularly through Class Q permitted development and full applications for barn conversions.

With a growing pipeline of rural residential schemes across the country, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to help lead and deliver these projects with confidence and precision.

This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of planning applications and prior approvals for the conversion of barns and agricultural structures into high-quality residential dwellings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting Class Q prior approval applications and associated supporting documents.

• Advising clients on planning strategy, site potential, and policy implications for rural development.

• Managing full planning applications for schemes that fall outside permitted development rights.

• Conducting site visits, assessing constraints and opportunities, and identifying any legal or planning risks.

• Preparing robust planning statements, liaising with local authorities, and monitoring application progress.

• Supporting appeals where necessary, including the drafting of appeal statements and coordination with legal teams or consultants.

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards) with a strong track record in rural and residential planning.

• Solid working knowledge of Class Q legislation, permitted development rights, and rural housing policy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to planning submissions.

• Comfortable managing clients, consultants, and deadlines across multiple active projects.

• Previous consultancy experience is desirable, though candidates from local authority backgrounds with relevant rural experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Be part of a niche planning practice that genuinely leads in the field of barn conversions and rural development.

• Work alongside a supportive and experienced team that values planning expertise and independent thinking.

• Flexible working model with a mix of office and remote work.

• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and clear pathway for career progression.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on or email